I came to the San Francisco 49ers with a specific goal, to implement what I call the Standard of Performance. It was a way of doing things, a leadership philosophy, that has as much to do with core values, principles,… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
Instilling the right culture almost always takes time. And inevitably there will be some who balk against your standards. But, you must have the… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
Calculated risks are part of what you do, but the idea that something completely crazy will work just because it's completely crazy is completely… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
A harsh reality of newspaper editing is that the deadlines don't allow for the polish that you expect in books or even magazines — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
All successful leaders know where we want to go, figure out a way we believe will get the organization there, and then move forward… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
The ability to help the people around me self-actualize their goals underlines the single aspect of my abilities and the label that I value… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
The running game in pro football has gotten so boring. There's just four or five plays they can run. I think the whole thing… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
You can only succeed when people are communicating, not just from the top down, but in complete interchange. Communication comes from fighting off my… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
Your enthusiasm becomes their enthusiasm; your lukewarm presentation becomes their lukewarm interest in what you're offering. — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
Victory is produced by and belongs to all. Winning a Super Bowl results from you whole team not only doing their individual jobs but… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
One of the common traits of outstanding performers-coaches, athletes, managers, sales representatives, executives, and others who face a daily up/down, win/lose accounting system-is that… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
Consistent motivation usually comes from a consuming desire to be able to perform at your best under pressure, namely, the pressure produced by tough… — Bill Walsh Copy Share Image
